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. Today--Monday, Nov. 23, 98
Rotary International Foundation
Chair: Bob Sear
Song Leader: Terry Tanner
Greeters: Daphne Dumont/Tom DeBlois, Jr.

Next Meeting Monday, Nov 30, 98
The Island Success Story Series - Polar Foods, Garth Jenkins
Chair: Bob Bateman
Co-Chair: Scott Ferris
Song Leader: Tom DeBlois, Jr.
Greeters: Betty Praught, Bev Homer

President's Message

This is Foundation month, and today you will hear more about the tremendous work of the Rotary International Foundation. The main vehicle for raising funds to support the Foundation is through the Paul Harris Fellowship Program, and our club has a proud history of support for this program.

120 Paul Harris Fellows have already been presented through the Rotary Club of Charlottetown, and there are 34 sustaining members and three benefactors. Several more Paul Harris Fellows will be awarded today. In total more than $140,000 U.S. has been raised through our Club to support the educational and humanitarian programs of the Foundation. The program is unique in many ways and enjoys strong support through out the world. It is one way in which the Rotary Clubs and Rotarians of the world are linked in meeting common objectives and in creating the better world we all desire. The Foundation supports activities related to improving living conditions, better education, better treatment for those will illness, and greater understanding.

I congratulate all those who have become Paul Harris Fellows, those who are sustaining Members, and I urge all Members to consider support for the Foundation as one way in which you can contribute to a better future for others.

This Christmas WE ARE ADOPTING A FAMILY through the Salvation Army program.

We have accepted responsibility to purchase gifts for the family and to provide the items for the Christmas meal. We will have more details on the family; numbers, sizes, ages, by the end of the month. We plan to use the Auction team format and ask each team to purchase certain items to meet the overall goal.

This is an opportunity for each of us to share in the true meaning of the season and to make a meaningful contribution to the enjoyment of a family in our community.

For those who are camping and /or Sherlock Holmes fans...

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal and a bottle of wine they lay down for the night, and went to sleep.

Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."

Watson replied, "I see millions and millions of stars."

What does that tell you?"

Watson pondered for a minute. "Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, I can see that God is all powerful and that we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, I suspect that we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.

What does it tell you Holmes?"

Holmes was silent for a minute, then spoke. "Watson, you dummy, Someone has stolen our tent."

The nice thing about egotists is that they don't talk about other people.


Bulletin Board

Birthdays

Nov 23 Harry Kennedy
Nov 26 Terry Tanner
Nov 27 Carl Willis

Many happy returns - Remember the Foundation, and don't forget to renew your drivers license.

Anniversaries

Nov 26 Miller & Lillian MacLean
Nov 26 Graham & Marilyn Peck

Congratulations and Best Wishes to All.

From the Donations Committee
Notice of Motion
Richard Veinot, Chairman

The Donation Committee moves the following donations for approval by the Rotary Club of Charlottetown on or after December 7, 1998:

1) Pownal House - $2,000 (from Auction Account) in support of their Youth Employment Satisfaction Program.

2) Scouts Canada (PEI) - $1,700 (from Auction Account) towards the purchase of one of two new computers required by the Provincial Scout Office.

3) The Joyriders - $2,000 (from Easter Seals Account) in support of their summer therapeutic riding program for the children at Camp Gencheff.

From the Youth Exchange Committee
Yvonne Cartner, Chair

Rotary Youth Exchange Committee is looking for volunteers who may be interested in becoming a counsellor to incoming or outgoing exchange students. This is a one year commitment which offers you the opportunity to make a very special friend and watch a young person mature and grow as they move through the most exciting year of their life.

For further information contact Yvonne Cartner 892 5979 or Peter MacDougald, 892-4231

Greeters

Today Daphne Dumont/Tom Deblois Jr.
Next Week Betty Praught/Bev Homer
Dec 07 Bob Anderson/Andy Humphrey
Dec 21 Andy Likely/Wayne Fudge

If you are unable to act as Greeter on your appointed day, please make arrangements with another Rotarian to take your place.

Have you visited our new website - Give it a try at
http://rotary.isn.net


Calendar Watch
Remember November is RI Foundation Month

Nov 30 Island Success Story - Polar Foods, Garth Jenkins
Dec 07 Club's Annual Meeting
Nov 28 Rotary Auction
Dec 07 Club's Annual Meeting*
Dec 14 Annual Rotary Family Christmas Dinner* 6pm
Dec 14 Monthly Board Meeting at NOON
Dec 21 Youth Exchange Rebounders/Sing-Song*

* Rotary Club of Charlottetown Meetings

Previous Meeting

The Nov. 16th meeting featured Correctional Services Canada with Ole Ingstrup as the day's speaker. Chair for the day was Bob Moffat with Lou Pantry as the day's co-chair. Song leader for the day was Betty Gay.

Secretary's Report: Allan McLeod introduced 9 visiting Rotarians, 3 guests of Rotarians and 5 guest of Rotary.

50/50 Draw: winner of the draw was Dan Fennety who received $61. The jackpot of $1443. was not won.

Attendance: The day's attendance was 70.7%, and there were 7 Scooters.

President's Message: President Moe Rodgerson extended a special welcome to all the visiting Rotarians. President Moe said that there were 30-40 applicants for the Group Study Exchange to Argentina. Our club submitted two names - Wayne Thompson and Jennifer Craig. It was informed that Wayne was chosen as a member of the team and Jennifer as an alternate. The club is looking for Rotarians who are willing to serve as counselors for the inbound and outbound Youth Exchange Students. If interested please contact Yvonne Cartner. (See article in Bulletin Board)

Christmas Dinner: will be held on Dec 14 at 6 pm. (No noon meeting) Cost of the meal is $10 for adults, and $6.50 for children 12 and under. Rotarians will be asked to notify the number attending.

Banner: Wes MacAleer presented a banner from a Rotary Club in Florida.

In Hospital: President Moe extended best wishes to Ken MacKenzie and Jack Bigelow who are in hospital.

Letter from War Amputations of Canada: A letter of appreciation, and cheque for $150 was received from Milton Fitzpatrick on behalf of the war amputees who were honoured at our Remembrance Day meeting.

Certificates: Two war veterans - Bob Smith and Bob Younker, who were absent at the last meeting were presented certificates today.

Jim Hogan: A number of Rotarians who assisted with the Remembrance Day program were presented with Canada 125 and Remembrance Day pins. This list also included non-Rotarians including cameraman (Cable 10) and PE hotel staff.

New Member Inducted - Allan McLeod introduced Howard Jamieson, a new inductee to our club. Howard is a former Rotarian of this club and a graduate of St Dunstan's University (1969) and also holds a Diploma in Public Administration, UPEI (1990). He has held numerous positions, such as, President, Prince Edward International Ltd., Deputy Minister of Labour, PEI; Executive Director, Holland College Foundation, Inc. and President, United Way of PEI. Currently, he is employed by UPEI and his classification is University, Consultant. Howard was welcomed back to the club by President Moe.

Speaker: Mr. Ole Instrup of Correctional Services of Canada was introduced by Chair Bob Moffatt. Mr. Ingstrup, a Dane by birth, holds Masters and PhD degrees in Law from Aarhus University. His career in the field of Corrections began in Denmark. From 1983-88 he held several portfolios with the Correctional Services of Canada. Mr. Ingstrup has also had extensive academic experience in teaching in Denmark, Canada and Japan. He has authored numerous publications in various area of Criminal Justice. His achievements have been recognized in Denmark by Her Majesty, the Queen of Denmark. And by the Samson Cree Nation in Alberta for his exceptional achievements in the field of corrections.

Programme: Mr Ole Ingstrup, Commissioner of the Correctional Services Canada, opened his remarks by stating that November 14-21 marks Restorative Justice Week in Canada.

This years theme, "Is there a better way" asks Canadians to consider alternatives to the current justice system. "Incarceration does have a role to play, but is not the only role." said Mr. Ingstrup. "Offenders come from the community and will return the community. The role of the Correctional service of Canada is to prepare offenders for the safe reintegration back into the community."

Community leaders such as Rotary members have a role and significant interest in assisting offenders to make the successful transition to community life. Many initiatives in the area of community justice provides an opportunity for community members to play a role in the justice issues in their community. Examples of successful initiatives include the RCMP Community Justice Forums, community-based victim-offender mediation programs and the PEI Community Justice Resource Center. The latter which assists both members of the public and offenders with necessary training programs that assist and prevent offenses from occurring. Mr. Ole Ingstrup concluded his remarks by urging Rotary members to explore ways to make their strengths and abilities to Community Justice activities in their community. For more information on how to become involved, contact the Atlantic Community Justice Project at 368-6777.

Co-chair Lou Pantry thanked the speaker, Mr. Ole Ingstrup for his message particularly to learn that "despite public belief crime rates are down". Lou presented the speaker with a small memento in appreciation of his talk.

Makeups to Nov. 23 - Jane Brewster, Wes MacAleer (2), Kingsley Lewis, Chris Severance (2) Richard Veinot (3)


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